Gamepark, nintendo's missing link in history?

[RoboJoe32]

I've heard this from several sources and reliable GP32 sites that gamepark is INDEED an ex-branch of nintendo, and I was wondering, is this true, and does anyone have any bit of history on how/why this happened???

 

[RoboJoe32]

Also another mystery, early GP32 prototype (the red folding one) compared to the GBA SP released now that GP32 is getting more popular.... Or GP-I compared to it...

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery some say....

 

[Axeman]

Dunno - interestting idea, though I don't know if it actually matters at all...

 

[golgotha]

i think personaly the nintendo GBS SP design is more likely to be based on nintendos own Game and Watch LCD hand held games from the 80`s, e.g donkey kong jr was foldable just like the GBA SP

 

[jlebrech]

I think the gb:sp looks very nice on a magazine but ive seen it for really and it looks really ugly.

 

[Axeman]

I still prefer the controls on either side of the screen than underneath....

 

[RTj]

maybe your thinking of the Matsushita connection?? :huh:

Matsushita helped Gamepark construct the GP32.

BUT:
Matsushita also created and supplied the mini-DVD technology for the GameCube,
AND:
Matsushita own Panasonic who have their Q console
(basically a DVD player and GameCube hybrid/mutant )

I can just hear the conspiracy theories already... :lol:

 

[Sundown]

GP32 Has not an ex-branch of nintendo. Are you mixed up with Wonderswan case?

 

[Rico]

V. interesting, reminds me of Sony's history ... perhaps Gamepark were helping with parts or something for the GBA, but got kicked off and instead launched their own kit ? Just like with Sony, Nintendo probably thought an upstart like Gamepark had no chance of beating them, of course, with free emulation this might all change later